Anchor Christian Academy

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS to prepare students for college and life through​purposeful SPIRITUAL FORMATION and EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS.

Open House

Our Open House dates will be announced shortly for the 2019-20 enrollment season. Please email if you would like a listing of the dates when they become available.

General AmbitionAt Anchor Christian Academy, we aim to offer the highest degree of academic excellence by utilizing Christian curricula within a unique University-Model® course offering and schedule that preserves and strengthens the family relationship through increased time together. Both the educational approach and the model endorse the pursuit of virtue and wisdom to develop life-long learners and responsible citizens. We offer grades 7 through 12. Grade 12 students are encouraged to enroll in Lancaster Bible College's Jumpstart dual-enrollment program. Class sizes will remain small (14-16 students) to foster individualized instruction and to enhance learning opportunities.

University-Model® ScheduleMiddle school student classes meet two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with an option to also attend on Mondays. High school level classes meet either two days (Bible, English & History) or three days (Math, Science & foreign languages). Students spend alternate days at home where parents continue the instruction and/or monitor student progress. Professional classroom teachers provide parents with detailed assignment instruction for days spent at home as well as class days. Parents do not need to have teaching experience.

Anchor Christian Academy will follow an annual calendar similar to a university calendar. Classes start late in August and conclude in early May. Thanksgiving and spring breaks are each one week in length. Christmas break is four weeks in length with extensive project work required during two of these weeks.

To learn more about the extensive benefits of University-Model schooling, visit www.UMSI.org. Every parent seriously considering University Model education should read Character Driven College Preparation by John William Turner. ​

FacultyThe faculty of Anchor Christian Academy are carefully selected, dedicated, born-again Christians from evangelical Christian backgrounds. All teachers whole-heartedly endorse the academy’s Statement of Faith and the academy’s focus on the teacher-mentor role. All faculty members hold at least bachelor’s degrees and/or state teaching certification in the subject areas and grade levels they are teaching. Anchor Christian Academy prioritizes training and professional development of our teachers recognizing that they are vital to each student’s success.

Organizational StructureAnchor Christian Academy is registered as an incorporation and has 501(c)(3) non-profit status. A parent-nominated board and culture of transparency are organizational priorities. Anchor Christian Academy is a developing member school with University Model Schools International (UMSI) and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).